Liquid-dispensing apparatus.



J. J. G. MEYER. LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS.

APPLIGATION FILED JUNE 13, 1912- Patented Sept. 16, 1913.

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LIQUID-DISPENSING APPARATUS.

product contained in the latter to be withdrawn; This apparatus is more particularly applicable for dispensing liquid soap, but can be nevertheless used for dispensing definite quantities of any other liquid.

In the dispenser in question, the volume delivered, is constant, whatever the level of the liquid. It is absolutely tight owing to the absence of any joints, and the discharge is efiected in a single jet, without any division, which avoids the formation of drops liable, on drying, to choke the apparatus and thus to affect its working.

From the hygienic point of view, the apparatus can be made entirely of glass or other non-oxidizable material. Moreover, the workin being very easy, the apparatus can be used either standing on a horizontal plane without being secured thereto, or hung upon the wall in the usual manner.

In the accompanying drawings which show a construction according to this invention Figure 1 is a front elevation of the small discharging receptacle, Fig. 2 is a section of the whole apparatus, the spoon being shown in its two'positions. Figs. 3 and 4 are respectively elevation and section of the cap securing the spoon. Figs. 5 and 6 are respectively an elevation and section of the spoon.

The dispenser (Figs. 1 and 2) comprises a discharging receptacle 1 provided with a branch 2 which enables it to communicate with a supply receptacle 3 which is closed in an air-tight manner and contains the liquid to be dispensed, this liquid standing at any level.

The atmospheric pressure I-I acting freely on the discharging receptacle 1, causes the liquid 4: to occupy the leved a b. The receptacle 1 is provided with an opening 5 which forms a bearing for the spindle of the pivoted spoon 6 held in place either by the cap 7 (Figs. 3 and 4) which is fitted over the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 16, 1913.

\ Application filed June 13, 1912. Serial No. 703,515.

receptacle 1, or by the wire 8 (Fig. 2) or a thread of any suitable material, the ends 9 of which are tied together around branch 2 after having been brought properly around the receptacle 1 and the aforesaid spindle of the spoon or ladle 6 from opposite sides.

With the apparatus in the position of rest, the end of the spoon 6 clips into the liquid. By turning it in the direction of the arrow 0, by means of the button 12 it occupies the position shown in dotted lines and discharges a quantity of liquid equal to its capacity. The empty spoon then falls back into the first position, is refilled and discharges at each operation like that mentioned above, a definite quantity of liquid. The latter after the spoon is inclined, is projected outward, and the escape, as proved by experience, takes place in a single jet, without any divisions. Since the level of the liquid in the discharging receptacle 1 is always the same, the same volume, equal to the capacity of the part dipping into the liquid, is discharged at each operation. The amount of liquid discharged can, however, be varied by varying the capacity of the spoon or ladle used.

The spoon 6 (Figs. 5 and 6) comprises a part forming the spoon 10 proper and a spindle 11 terminating at one or both of its ends in a button 12 for operating it. When the spoon is in its normal position, the flat part 13 thereof is disposed adjacent the opening 5, thus serving, to some extent, to prevent contamination of the liquid contained in the discharging receptacle 1, by foreign substances.

In the end walls of the cap 7 are recesses 15 which fit snugly around thespindle 11. In the front wall of the said cap is an opening 16 through which the mouth of the spoon 6 can pass when the said spoon is tilted into discharging position.

In order to enable the apparatus to be hung upon a wall or a partition, the supply receptacle 3 is provided with two recesses 21 made in it, into each of which is placed an eye-bolt 22 which is cemented by means of a suitable material such as plaster wax, cement, etc.

Claim.

In a liquid dispensing apparatus, the combination of a closed supply receptacle and a discharging receptacle having their lower portions communicating, the discharging receptacle being provided with an opening at a point above the point of communication stant level, a portion of said opening constituting a bearing; a dispensing element arranged within said discharging element and provided with an operating member mounted in said bearing; and a cap removably fitted upon said discharging receptacle, said cap having an opening registering with the first-named opening and a recess cooperating with said bearing to hold said operating member in place therein.

In testimony whereof I have'signed this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JEAN

Witnesses:

EMILE LEDRET, H. C. CoXE.

JACQUES CHARLES mm. 1

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